Shorea palosapis
Shorea palosapis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
Genus: | Shorea |
Species: | S. palosapis |
Binomial name | |
Shorea palosapis (Blanco) Merr. | |
Shorea palosapis (also called Philippine Mahogany or White Lauan) is a species of plant in the Dipterocarpaceae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is threatened by habitat loss which stems from recent human involvement in its natural habitat.
Sources
- Ashton, P. 1998. Shorea palosapis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
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